Hamot Medical Center
St. Vincent Health Center
Meadville Medical Center
Kane Memorial Hospital
DuBois Regional Medical Center

Surgical Technologist - 10 Month Diploma Program

The Surgical Technologist program will provide the student with an understanding of various surgical procedures necessary to anticipate the needs of the operating room team members. Students will learn to apply the principles of sterilization, disinfection, and aseptic and sterile techniques in preparation and use of all supplies and equipment. This knowledge will be demonstrated by the ability to position patients and to prepare instrumentation, equipment, and supplies appropriate for surgical intervention. The program concludes with an externship to a hospital or ambulatory center to provide hands-on working experience. The program is designed for the student with little or no prior experience in the field.

Accreditation and Certification

The Surgical Technologist program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST). This accreditation status allows the graduate to take the certification examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Certification is voluntary and is not a requirement for graduation or employment in Pennsylvania.

Darien Kontes | Director of Surgical Services Kane Community Hospital

... we couldn’t be more impressed with anyone else. She was prompt, respectful, professional, and performed as a scrub technician above and beyond what was expected. Please feel free to send us students at any time.